Class Piano

Author(s): Julia Mortyakova

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2023

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Class Piano is designed to gradually introduce a piano beginner to the instrument, music notation, and the proper playing technique. Through the use of original music composed by Olga Harris and the fundamentals of scales, chord progressions, and arpeggios, the students in this class will be able to master the basics of piano playing, reading music, and musicianship. This method is an introduction to the piano setting the foundation for success for all future study.

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Piano
Chapter 2 The Language of Music
Chapter 3 Introduction to Music Notation on the Grand Staff
Chapter 4 Additional Piano Repertoire
Chapter 5 Music Theory and Piano Technique: Introduction to Tonality, the Circle of Fifths, Major Scales (C and G), and Chord Progressions
Chapter 6 D Major and A Major Scales and Chord Progressions
Chapter 7 Arpeggios, E and B Major Scales and Chord Progressions
Chapter 8 F Major and B flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
Chapter 9 E flat Major and A flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
Chapter 10 D flat Major and G flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
References Arpeggios
Major Chord Progressions
Major Scales
Minor Chord Progressions
Minor Scales (Harmonic Version)

Julia Mortyakova

Pianist Julia Mortyakova maintains an international performing career and has released multiple piano albums. She currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at the Mississippi University for Women and is the Founder/Artistic Director of the International Annual Music by Women Festival. Dr. Mortyakova is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Vanderbilt University, New York University, and the University of Miami. She has been teaching group piano in academia for nearly two decades and is excited to share her pedagogical method.

Class Piano is designed to gradually introduce a piano beginner to the instrument, music notation, and the proper playing technique. Through the use of original music composed by Olga Harris and the fundamentals of scales, chord progressions, and arpeggios, the students in this class will be able to master the basics of piano playing, reading music, and musicianship. This method is an introduction to the piano setting the foundation for success for all future study.

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Piano
Chapter 2 The Language of Music
Chapter 3 Introduction to Music Notation on the Grand Staff
Chapter 4 Additional Piano Repertoire
Chapter 5 Music Theory and Piano Technique: Introduction to Tonality, the Circle of Fifths, Major Scales (C and G), and Chord Progressions
Chapter 6 D Major and A Major Scales and Chord Progressions
Chapter 7 Arpeggios, E and B Major Scales and Chord Progressions
Chapter 8 F Major and B flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
Chapter 9 E flat Major and A flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
Chapter 10 D flat Major and G flat Major Scales, Chord Progressions, and Arpeggios
References Arpeggios
Major Chord Progressions
Major Scales
Minor Chord Progressions
Minor Scales (Harmonic Version)

Julia Mortyakova

Pianist Julia Mortyakova maintains an international performing career and has released multiple piano albums. She currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at the Mississippi University for Women and is the Founder/Artistic Director of the International Annual Music by Women Festival. Dr. Mortyakova is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Vanderbilt University, New York University, and the University of Miami. She has been teaching group piano in academia for nearly two decades and is excited to share her pedagogical method.